Family Fun in June 2015 in Southeast Michigan {Ann Arbor, Detroit, Flint and Lansing Areas}

I may be a little bias since it’s the month of my birthday, but June is the best month. Not too hot, not too cold; not too rainy. Everything is in bloom and beautiful. Also? There is TONS to do. Who else is excited for carnival season? Lots of great things coming up in this month’s round-up of Family Fun in June 2015 in Southeast Michigan!

June 2 — LEGO® Mini Model Build: LEGO Parrot {LEGO Store in Somerset Collection in Troy} — Visit your local LEGO Store on the first Tuesday of every month after 5 p.m. and you can learn how to build a cool mini model, and take it home – for free! Quantities are limited and offer is good while supplies last only. One per child. Event is open to children ages 6-14 only. FREE.

June 6 — Michaels Kid Club {Nationwide} — Drop into a Michael’s Craft Store and take home a completed project! Just $2 per child for 30 minutes of creative craft fun, including supplies. 10 a.m. – noon. Ages 3 and up. This day’s project is a Father’s Day craft stick card.

June 6 – Family Fun at the Farm {Ionia} – This event is northwest of Lansing, but worth a mention! This is a one-day event designed to highlight agriculture. Produced from a partnership with Clinton County and Ionia County Farm Bureaus and many generous vendors. {We attended last year…Tons of free food and fun, and tractors of course!}

June 6 – Family Fun Day at Longway Planetarium {Flint} – Join Longway Planetarium, Genesee Conservation District and Goodwill for a day of free and fun hands-on science activities. Explore plants, animals, trees, water, soil, and people in our watershed. Lots of natural resources science stuff. FREE.

June 6 – Touch-A-Truck and Small Fry Fishing Derby {Fenton} – Explore fire trucks, police cars and other vehicles. Additionally, the Fenton Area Optimist Club will be sponsoring their 2nd annual Small Fry Kid’s Fishing Derby {gear available for use}. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. FREE.

June 6 – Kaleidoscope FREEFamily Fun Day at Crossroads Village {Flint} – Gather your whole family for free fun, including fun with dogs, crafts, and more from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Tickets for a ride on the Huckleberry Railroad will be a special one-day price of $4.75 per person.

June 6-7 — Bubblefest at Ann Arbor Hands On Museum {Ann Arbor} — Pop in for a suds-filled weekend of making bubbles of all shapes and sizes, and watching bubble master Ron the Bubble Man do bubbletastic feats with soapy spheres at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Free with Museum admission.

June 8 — Macy’s 2nd Mondays at Greenfield Village {Dearborn} – Introduce your preschool children to the wonders of The Henry Ford — all before nap time {10 a.m. – noon}. Storytelling, live entertainment and dozens of hands-on activities related to some of the museum’s most memorable artifacts. June’s theme is “Liberty Craftworks,” and the event will take place in Greenfield Village. FREE for kids, adults can get 25 percent off their tickets with this coupon.

June 13 — Michaels Kid Club {Nationwide} — Drop into a Michael’s Craft Store and take home a completed project! Just $2 per child for 30 minutes of creative craft fun, including supplies. 10 a.m. – noon. Ages 3 and up. This day’s project is a Father’s Day duck tape frame.

June 13-14 – FREE Fishing Weekend with Michigan DNR {Across Michigan} – Anybody can go fishing without needing a license {all other regulations still apply}. Free Fishing Weekend events are a great opportunity for new anglers to experience the fun of fishing Michigan’s lakes, rivers and streams.

June 13 – Flip N Flop Fishing Tournament {Howell} – This new event at Howell City Park encourages kids to bring a pole to catch and release event and they will provide the bait and breakfast. For ages 2-15. Prizes will be awarded. Also, receive a T-shirt for pre-registering. $10/child.

June 18-21 — Northville Summer Carnival {Northville} – Fun, food, and exciting carnival rides in the Northville Downs parking lot. Popular thrill rides for all ages and kiddie rides for the younger crowd. Purchase ride all day passes for $20, or single tickets for $1.

June 19-21 — The Belleville National Strawberry Festival {Belleville} – Two Midways, a beer tent, music and concerts, bingo, crafters, magnificent food, strawberry treats, a children’s area and parade with more than 150 floats are some of the highlights. Be sure to stop by Trinity Episcopal Church for lots of great fun listed here, too! FREE entry.

June 20-21 — Flint Air Fair {Flint} – Browse and shop from more than 150 artists and craftspeople featuring original art, pottery, jewelry, clothing and more. Also, enjoy live music, food and children activities. FREE to attend.

June 21 — Michaels Kid Club {Nationwide} — Drop into a Michael’s Craft Store and take home a completed project! Just $2 per child for 30 minutes of creative craft fun, including supplies. 10 a.m. – noon. Ages 3 and up. This day’s project is a popsicle book.

June 22 – Ford Fireworks {Detroit} – One of the largest International Fireworks displays, right on the Detroit Riverfront. FREE to attend.

June 23-28 – Livonia Spree {Livonia} – Livonia Spree has something for everyone in the family: delicious food; great music ranging from Country to jazz; a fantastic family carnival; and of course, the Grand Finale Fireworks Extravaganza on Sunday night. FREE to attend, costs for rides and food.

June 23-27 — Manchester Community Fair {Manchester} – Entertainment at this annual community fair includes midway rides, tractor pulls, animal exhibits, live music, a tea with Cinderella, a parade and more. Entry fee: $5 Tues – Saturday until 4 p.m., $8 Thursday and Friday after 4 p.m. Children 8 years and under are FREE.

June 27 — Livingston County Airshow {Howell} — Watch aerobatics in the sky, see helicopters up close, grab food and more. FREE.

June 27 — Fairy Tale Festival at Ford House {Grosse Pointe Shores} — The annual festival is a day like no other at Ford House! The grounds will be transformed into enchanting spaces to discover as you stroll through the Fairy Tale path, your fairies and dragon-slayers can hear a story, watch a performance, visit with roaming characters, make a craft or just sing along to the music. $12/person in advance, $15/person on site, $42 Family Four Pack. Under 2 are free.

June 27-28 — Sloan Museum Auto Fair {Flint} — For two days, the Flint Cultural Center Campus becomes home to more than 600 of the best looking cars, trucks and motorcycles with plenty of music, entertainment, swap meets, children activities, vendors and more. FREE to attend.

June 27 – Fairy Day at Nature’s Garden Center {Saline and Brighton} – Bring the little ones for tons of fun with face painting, a scavenger hunt to find the things you would need to make your own fairy garden, treats, surprises and more! Suggested age is 4+. Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. FREE.

June 28 –Fenton River Fest {Fenton} – A new music festival fundraiser being presented by the “Keepers of the Shiawassee,” at Bush Park from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Rubber ducky race, food, crafts, and more. FREE.

June 28 — Michaels Kid Club {Nationwide} — Drop into a Michael’s Craft Store and take home a completed project! Just $2 per child for 30 minutes of creative craft fun, including supplies. 10 a.m. – noon. Ages 3 and up. This day’s project is a pie tick-tack-toe game.